Prostate cancer

[mexico1970]

Thanks mate. Just had it done wasn’t too bad until they went past my prostrate, nearly levitated off the fucking bed!!

3 female nurses/doctors also didn’t help my mental state lol.

Hope everything is OK pal and well done for actually biting the bullet and getting the exam done.

 

[A57 the snake]

My cancer has reached just beyond the prostate and therefore surgery was not considered a suitable option.

I’d read about the chance of metastasis even after removal of the prostate. Did you have any radiotherapy or other treatment after the removal?

Hope you are getting good treatment for this now and get a good outcome.

That’s where I was/ still are Rob , had the prostecomy then the Cancer on the seat of the prostate ( metastasis ) returned ,
So had recoverable radiotherapy just finished this , it’s only my opinion but it’s best to have the prostate out ( for those who can) then if in my story it’s not successful hit it with radiotherapy and keep going with every help what’s available to us, you and I both know there’s no generic journey in this but hopefully we’ll all arrive at the same destinations what brings us and our loved ones happiness,I’ve a five month wait now until we might know an outcome but the glass is half full , and we’ll keep going and then some more if we have.
As always mate all the very best to you and others , and all our families and friends who dealing with this.

 

[bluemanchester]

That’s where I was/ still are Rob , had the prostecomy then the Cancer on the seat of the prostate ( metastasis ) returned ,
So had recoverable radiotherapy just finished this , it’s only my opinion but it’s best to have the prostate out ( for those who can) then if in my story it’s not successful hit it with radiotherapy and keep going with every help what’s available to us, you and I both know there’s no generic journey in this but hopefully we’ll all arrive at the same destinations what brings us and our loved ones happiness,I’ve a five month wait now until we might know an outcome but the glass is half full , and we’ll keep going and then some more if we have.
As always mate all the very best to you and others , and all our families and friends who dealing with this.

Just another shout out for you snake in keeping this important thread going. I look in regularly as I have regular tests done for my enlarged prostate and someone close preparing for removal, which I will post about at the appropriate time. Besides being the OP and the one contributing, advising and helping anyone who posts you really are a generous man. Well done Snake.

 

[RobMCFC]

That’s where I was/ still are Rob , had the prostecomy then the Cancer on the seat of the prostate ( metastasis ) returned ,
So had recoverable radiotherapy just finished this , it’s only my opinion but it’s best to have the prostate out ( for those who can) then if in my story it’s not successful hit it with radiotherapy and keep going with every help what’s available to us, you and I both know there’s no generic journey in this but hopefully we’ll all arrive at the same destinations what brings us and our loved ones happiness,I’ve a five month wait now until we might know an outcome but the glass is half full , and we’ll keep going and then some more if we have.
As always mate all the very best to you and others , and all our families and friends who dealing with this.

Whilst the specialist initially kept the option of surgery open, he eventually concluded that a prostatectomy wasn’t suitable as the cancer had just reached outside the prostate.

Part of me was relieved - in addition to your story, I’ve read about so many people who’ve had it, only for the cancer to return. I’m sure if it’s in it’s early stages, and entirely contained within the prostate,then there’s a good chance it would work.

Still waiting for a date for my brachytherapy/radiotherapy. My insurance company said they will not fund the Abiraterone suggested by the oncologist. To be fair, this is not usually given to men at my stage, but my oncologist has said it has shown positive outcomes. A bit frustrated with the wait, but the oncologist has the bit between his teeth so I’m just going to have to let him argue his case for a few weeks and see where we end up.

 

[A57 the snake]

Whilst the specialist initially kept the option of surgery open, he eventually concluded that a prostatectomy wasn’t suitable as the cancer had just reached outside the prostate.

Part of me was relieved - in addition to your story, I’ve read about so many people who’ve had it, only for the cancer to return. I’m sure if it’s in it’s early stages, and entirely contained within the prostate,then there’s a good chance it would work.

Still waiting for a date for my brachytherapy/radiotherapy. My insurance company said they will not fund the Abiraterone suggested by the oncologist. To be fair, this is not usually given to men at my stage, but my oncologist has said it has shown positive outcomes. A bit frustrated with the wait, but the oncologist has the bit between his teeth so I’m just going to have to let him argue his case for a few weeks and see where we end up.

Very frustrating Rob this , I had to wait two-three months for my radiotherapy, there’s other options of Hormone treatment as you’re aware of more than me , I’m surprised and frustrated that Abiraterone seems to be much more available in Scotland and Wales But not England and Northern Ireland, Your oncologist sounds like he’s on the ball with it but doesn’t help the anxiety and frustration. Keep going Rob and keep me posted mate.

 

[lazerblue]

Had my biopsy this morning and Jesus H Christ, if I'd have known what I was in for I'd have asked for a GA, it was fuckin horrendous, I was expecting a numbing injection but he just sprayed the area first then inserted the ultrasound probe up my ringpiece then inserted the needles just below my ball sack, I could feel everything, it was agony, still sore now, results in 10/14 days, before he started I asked what had showed up on my scan that meant I had to have the biopsy and he said you get a score between 1 and 5, one being very low chance of cancer and 5 being very high and my number was 4 ffs

 

[A57 the snake]

Had my biopsy this morning and Jesus H Christ, if I'd have known what I was in for I'd have asked for a GA, it was fuckin horrendous, I was expecting a numbing injection but he just sprayed the area first then inserted the ultrasound probe up my ringpiece then inserted the needles just below my ball sack, I could feel everything, it was agony, still sore now, results in 10/14 days, before he started I asked what had showed up on my scan that meant I had to have the biopsy and he said you get a score between 1 and 5, one being very low chance of cancer and 5 being very high and my number was 4 ffs

It’s a fairly intrusive road mate to be honest there’s no ducking out of it, well done for today, best of luck in your results.

 

[TShed]

Yep my mate had the same experience, said it was the most painful if brief experience of his life! Hope all goes well for you now, I'm sure you'll keep us updated.

@A57 the snake is an inspiration on here, you're not alone. We had our Prostate Charity day at Ashton Golf Club three weeks ago, the statistics were frightening for the demographic of golfers (and I use the word loosely) there, mostly FOC's with a 1 in 8 chance of getting this bloody awful disease. However there were a number of Prostate survivors there and fortunately I don't yet know anyone of my circle of friends who have passed from it.

Saw Barney last week in Uppermill never realised you knew him and that he goes from the Little Astley he said the golf day was a great success………. Well Done

 

[hammocity]

Saw Barney last week in Uppermill never realised you knew him and that he goes from the Little Astley he said the golf day was a great success………. Well Done

Yes, known Barney for a few years, he stayed in touch with Gary (OP) when he was having his treatment as he'd been through his treatment just a few months prior.

You may remember my other mate who has PC, Paul Rodgers, he had an Hawaiian vest on when we were on the bus to Forest from the Fox. Every time he stood up a load of the Fox lads started singing the Hawaii 50 theme song.

 

[TShed]

More to keep this post current but I also want it on record that as a result of BM and this thread I luckily came through a big scare as some of you will know. The best thing despite yesterdays result was that me and the wife met A57 his wife and daughter in Glossop and watched the game together and have become real good friends ….. thanks Gary…. We go again in August ….Corner Cupboard Blues we are here!!!